Detroit dominated that game, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a big role in the 31-9 final. Gibbs was phenomenal, rushing 23 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns while adding five catches for 31 yards and another touchdown.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell awards game ball to quarterback J.J. McCarthy after win over the Detroit Lions during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Detroit Lions aren’t just one of the best teams in the NFL this season, but the NFC contenders might also be in the running for the top promotional giveaway ahead of the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

The Detroit Lions are likely in the market for an edge rusher and support in the secondary as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Here are some rumors.

The Lions may have dropped a close game to the Vikings, but they are still a powerful team with no reason to panic

Jared Goff knows he didn’t have a great game. The Detroit Lions quarterback wasn’t about to let coach Dan Campbell shoulder all the blame for Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Coming into their Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions had the NFL's best defense by DVOA, and they were facing a quarterback in second-year man J.J. McCarthy, who hadn't played since Week 2 of the 2025 season,